2003 - 2004 Aviation Studies Courses

AVIA

101

Air Transportation

(4)

Air Transportation focuses on the development of the aerospace industry
with special emphasis on commercial air transportation-past, present,
and future. The course also serves as an introduction to air transportation
management, covering airline economics and marketing, as well as managing
the commercial airliner fleet. An introduction to General Aviation will
broaden the student's perspective of the aviation industry.

AVIA

301

Aviation History

(4)

Covers the past, present, and future of aviation and highlights its key
contributions to society. Differences and interrelationships among commercial,
general, and military aviation are discussed with particular emphasis
on how their development has affected our nation's political and economic
structure.

AVIA

302

Air Traffic Control System

(4)

Prepares the student to operate an aircraft professionally in the busy
and often confusing environment of controlled airspace. It covers both
communication and navigation procedures and techniques.

AVIA

303

Meteorology

(4)

This course covers weather and climate with emphasis on aviation applications.
Students study air masses; storms and general weather hazards; meteorological
forecasting, mapping, and instrumentation; and worldwide climate typologies.

AVIA

324

Human Factors in Flight

(4)

Covers the pilot and the aircraft as essential components in the safe
conduct of flight. It features a case study approach in exploring aviation
accidents and their causes, leading the student to an understanding of
how such accidents can be prevented by thorough planning and safe flying
practices.

AVIA

325

Air Operations Management

(4)

Discussed are the theoretical and practical aspects of managing aviation
organizations including personnel, economic, and other types of executive
and operational decision-making. The course introduces the role and place
of the fixed-base operator. It also broadens the student's understanding
of corporate business and charter operations and management. Prerequisite:
AVIA 101.

AVIA

335

Aviation Law

(4)

Examines the origins and development of the system of law and legal reasoning.
Students will understand the evolution of administrative law with focus
on the Federal Aviation Administration and how its regulations are enacted
and enforced. Prerequisite: MATH 141.

AVIA

410

Flight Theory

(4)

A capstone course which discusses all aspects of aircraft performance,
with special emphasis on the effects of aerodynamic forces on an aircraft
in motion, and how these forces interact with control inputs from the
pilot. Also discussed are problems of stability and control, high-speed
flight, and helicopter aerodynamics. Students gain an appreciation for
how aircraft are designed to optimize specific performance parameters;
the final exam is a paper model airplane design and flight competition.
Prerequisites: MATH 141, 142.

AVIA

412

Special Topics in Aviation

(2-4)

This is a general category for special topics courses, which are designed
to broaden the knowledge of students interested in aviation.

AVIA

415

Managing the Airport Environment

(4)

The theoretical and practical aspects of managing an airport are discussed,
including manpower, assets, monetary functions, and the full spectrum
of airport operations.

AVIA

430

Airline Operations and Cargo Management

(4)

Examines airline operations including domestic and international, passenger
and cargo operations, and major air carrier and air taxi by focusing on
the economic and regulatory changes that have shaped the development of
the aviation industry. Also explored are management techniques for future
survival and success. Prerequisite: AVIA 101.

AVIA

440

Internship

(1-8)

Students receive credit for meeting pre-arranged learning objectives
while working for a company or non-profit organization. Internships give
students the opportunity to compare their understanding of classroom material
with current best practices in their field. Credit is based on the number
of hours at the job site, and the nature of the learning objectives. Monthly
class sessions reinforce the student learning objectives, and allow interns
to compare their experiences with other interns. Prerequisites: junior
or senior standing (transfer students must complete a minimum of 15 Westminster
credit hours); completion of the Career Center Internship Workshop; and
approvals from the Gore School of Business Practice Experience Coordinator
and the Career Center Internship Coordinator.

AVIA

441

Aviation Practicum

(4)

The Disciplinary Practicum is a student team-based, company consultant
project. The project addresses a real issue of concern to a client company
(or non-profit organization), requires extensive research, and results
in a formal oral presentation and written report to the company. Students
work in teams of 3-6 students under the supervision of a Gore School of
Business faculty member. Prerequisite: MGMT 305; MATH 150; junior or senior
standing.

AVIA

442

Professional Portfolio

(2)

The Professional Portfolio is designed for mid-career professionals.
The class gives students the opportunity to assess their interests and
skills, design a career plan, and create a portfolio, which documents
what they have to offer to an organization in an appropriate field. Students
must have at least five years of professional or managerial experience
to enroll in this class. Prerequisites: MGMT 305; junior or senior standing
and approval of the Gore School of Business Experience/Practice Coordinator.

Federal Aviation Courses

AVFL

100
110

Private Pilot Ground School
Private Pilot Flight Lab

(4)
(1)

The student will gain the knowledge to build the framework for a career
in aviation and obtain the knowledge, skill, and aeronautical experience
to acquire a Private Pilot certificate under FAR Part 141. AVFL 110 must
be completed with AVFL 100. FAA Class II medical exam is required prior
to registering for flight labs.

AVFL

200
210

Instrument Ground School
Instrument Flight Lab

(4)
(1)

The student will gain the knowledge to build the framework for a career
in aviation and obtain the knowledge, skill, and aeronautical experience
to acquire an Instrument Rating under FAR Part 141. Prerequisite: AVFL
100 or permission, FAA Class II medical exam.

AVFL

300
310

Commercial Ground School
Commercial Flight Lab

(4)
(1)

The student will obtain the knowledge, skill, and aeronautical experience
necessary to meet the requirements of a Commercial Pilot Certificate with
an airplane category rating and a single-engine class rating. Prerequisite:
AVFL 100. FAA Class II medical exam is required prior to registering for
flight labs.

The student will obtain the knowledge, skill and aeronautical experience
necessary to meet the requirements of a Flight Instructor Certificate
with an airplane category rating and a single-engine class rating.

Students who wish to continue flight training during May Term and summer
without registering for formal ground schools or flight labs must register
for AVFL 499. This zero (0) credit flight lab is restricted to continuing
students who are completing flight requirements for specific FAA courses.

Federal Aviation Administration Courses

The Federal Aviation courses listed here are offered on a demand basis
as part of the curriculum of the Aviation Studies Program. Students are
advised to contact the Chief Flight Instructor for details. FAA Class
II medical exam is required prior to registering for flight labs.